Obituaries

Dec 4, 2017

Henry L. Hawthorne 83, passed away at his home in Southbury, on December 4th. Henry was born in Tuscaloosa, Alambama, to the late John and Mollie Hawthorne.

Henry was a loving father and grandfather, known to his family and friends as "Old Man". His passions included working on cars and working to support his family. He was...

Nov 25, 2017

Marguerite Saracco passed away on November 25, 2017. She was 96 years old. She lived a full and wonderful life. She was married for 64 years to the late Vincent Saracco. They moved to Woodbury in 1980. She was an avid golfer and loved crossword puzzles and reading. She also enjoyed her weekly lunches with her friends. She is...

Nov 21, 2017

Lucille Gianat, Age 84 died peacefully on November 21, 2017 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury, Connecticut. She leaves behind her beloved twin sister Barbara (Bobbi) Gianat and her spouse Barbara (Babs) Rachells as well as her cousins Jean Raymond & family and Robert & Alyson Vitale & Claire Vitale and family. Lucille is pre-deceased by her Father William...

Nov 21, 2017

Edith McElwee Dyke of Woodbury CT passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Tues 21, 2017 at The Lutheran Home of Southbury CT, surrounded by her children. Edith was born Feb.16, 1925 in Westport CT. The daughter of the late Harold McElwee and Marion (Biddescombs) McElwee.

Edith as a young women grew up in Ridgefield...

Nov 19, 2017

Douglas Edward Little, 68, of Southbury, died on Sunday, November 19th, in Middlebury. He was husband of the late Deborah Little. He was born on May 9th, 1949 in New Britain to Edward and Jennie Little.

Douglas attended Williston Academy in Easthampton, MA. He graduated from Syracuse University and obtained his Master's degree from Southern Connecticut State...

Nov 19, 2017

Lifetime resident of Washington

Edward R. Zumpf,  87, husband of the late Ann Marie (Carlson) Zumpf died Sunday, November 19th. He was born in Washington, CT on December 21, 1929, son of Clifford and Mary (Coburn) Zumpf.  He lived all his life on River Road with his family and was pre-deceased by his siblings; Floyd Zumpf, Agnes...

Nov 17, 2017

Waterbury- Margaret Elizabeth Whitlock, 91, passed away 11/17/2017 at Ingraham Manor, Bristol, CT.  Margaret was born 05/25/1926 and was the wife of the late Harold (John) Edward Whitlock. She attended local schools in Stratford, CT, and worked at Woodbury Pewter.  She also worked on the family farm, Whitlock Dairy Farm, making wonderful food and baked goods.  She enjoyed cooking...

Nov 15, 2017

Dorothy "Pat" Bove, 83, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017, after a brief illness surrounded by her family.  She was predeceased by her husband of only four years, Vincent Anthony Bove, who died in 1960.  Though they were married only a few years, she said that she didn't remarry because she could never replace him.

Born...

Nov 13, 2017

Cheryl Greenwood, 71, of Southbury, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, surrounded by loved ones on November 13, 2017.

Born April 23, 1946 in Vermont, she was the beloved wife of Geoffrey for 27 years. She is survived by her children, David Charest and his wife, Ann Marie of Bantam, Darlene Charest of Bethlehem, and...

Nov 13, 2017

Edwin John Corfey Sr, 93, of Southbury, died peacefully in his sleep, Monday, November 13, 2017 at Riverglen Rehabilitation, Southbury, CT. He was the beloved husband of the late Elsie (Hogan) Corfey.

He was born September 3,1924 in Bridgeport, CT., the son of Edwin Roath Corfey and Elizabeth (Liebscher) Corfey. He was president of his high school...

Nov 8, 2017

Raymond Lewis Hunicke, 92, beloved husband of 70 years to Barbara Plummer Hunicke, passed away peacefully November 8, 2017 in their home in Roxbury, CT. Both Barbara and Raymond graduated from Cranford High School, NJ, and both served in the Navy during World War II.  They met the evening of  the day Ray left active duty after 4 months...

Nov 6, 2017

Thomas Joseph Talarico, Sr., 93, of Oakville, died Monday, November 6, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital Vitas Unit. He was the husband of Natalie (Manville) Talarico.

Thomas was born April 19, 1924 in Newtown, the son of the late Ralph Talarico and the late Angelina (Nicoletta) Mazzarella.  He lived in Woodbury for 73 years and later moved...

Nov 3, 2017

Evelyn Isselee passed away peacefully at her home in Southbury on November 3, 2017. She was born March 13, 1924 to Edward Ungemack and Gunhild Hjertquist. After living in Malmo, Sweden for two years, Evelyn attended the Stamford Public Schools. She was an accomplished pianist and competed in basketball and field hockey. Evelyn graduated from the The Southern Connecticut...

Nov 1, 2017

Maryellen Hughes O'Donnell Shaw

Training School Retiree

Southbury, CT—

Maryellen Shaw, 75, of Southbury, CT died peacefully Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury after a long illness.  Maryellen was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 5, 1942, daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Hughes and Lillian Barnes Hughes of...

Nov 1, 2017

Darlene P. Start

WOODBURY – Darlene Patricia (Cabral) Start, 55, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Nov. 1, 2017. She was born June 15,1962 in Bridgeport to the late Pearl (Ackerson) Cabral. She was the beloved wife of Christopher Start for more then 27 years. Darlene worked for the U.S. Postal Service...

Oct 31, 2017

Barbara (Machia) Kaempfer

Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

Plymouth, CT

Barbara Lee (Machia) Kaempfer, 81, passed away October 31, 2017, in Waterbury. She was the beloved wife of John Donald Kaempfer, who grew up in Monroe. Barbara was born on October 30, 1936 in Bridgeport, daughter of Helen (Weir) Machia and Leslie...

Oct 31, 2017

Seymour- Florence Greene passed away on October 31st 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving caregivers and friends. Born in Salem, NY on October 26th, 1926 to the late Hosea King & Gertrude (Perry) King. Florence was employed with the State of Connecticut for many years where she met some of her closest friends.

Florence was...

Oct 30, 2017

William (Bill) Franklin Marovitz was born December 10, 1941, in Salt Lake City, UT, the son of Max and Gertrude (Ramo) Marovitz.  He grew up in Oakland, CA, where he learned a great deal from his father, a menswear store owner, and from his mother, a librarian.

Bill passed away suddenly on October 30th.  He leaves his...

Oct 29, 2017

Southbridge, Ma. Richard J. Kailukaitis, Sr., age 58 died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Richard was born January 13, 1959 in Torrington, CT., the son of Esther M. (Madland) and John A. Kailukaitis of Naugatuck, CT.

Richard recently retired from the Midwest Operating Engineers where he was a heavy machine operator for many...

Oct 28, 2017

Carol J. Spier, 68, Editor and Costume Designer

Carol J. Spier, a magazine and book editor and designer of theater costumes, died suddenly on October 28 at her Bethlehem home after a brief illness. She was 68. Ms. Spier, previously of Manhattan and Sag Harbor, New York, was born on April 24, 1949. She grew up in...